Photo Collection Book

Setting out from Shanghai, John Watson and Mission Workshop began their cycling tour of China's Yangtze River Delta. Using both film and digital formats, Watson photographed the surroundings and encounters with the local community. Led by their friends from Factory Five, they headed into a frenetic network of massive residential complexes, large industrial parks, and super highways. At first glance, the route seemed straightforward, however, the reality of the 1,000km trip was far more intense than anyone expected.

The following photographs from their trip were taken by John Watson, depicting his impression of what is meant by "the ends justify the means."

This is The Ends.

The Making of The Ends

Short Film

A short film showcasing what it was like behind the lens while cycling through the Yangzte River Delta.

John Watson of Prollyisnotprobably.com and a crew from Mission Workshop rode through China's Yangtze river delta on a photo exploration of bike culture with the help of the guys at Factory Five. Check out the posts as they traveled through the world’s largest urban population in Shanghai and also explored the ancient architecture of the Chinese countryside.